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Security Officer Department:  Facilities Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Full Time, Non-Exempt Reports to:  Campus Safety Manager Direct Supervisor of:  N/A Tier:  Implementation Work Schedule:  Varies Our vision: leading all generations to find and follow Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The vision of Highland Park Presbyterian Church is to lead all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus, for the flourishing of our city and beyond. The Facility  Department’s Safety Team seeks to advance that vision by maintaining a secure and safe Campus environment with comprehensive all-risk safety planning;  emergency response guides; AED availability and First Aid responsiveness; timely weather/safety/security communications with staff, volunteers, contractors, partners, and stakeholders; trained ministry-oriented professional security staff; and staff/volunteer training all of which facilitates worship, service, fellowship, missions and the HP Pres associated schools. DESIRED RESULTS/IMPACT OF THIS POSITION • Stakeholders requesting security staff at events feel fully supported • Program leaders are expertly advised regarding physical security planning/implementation • Meeting participants are consistently offering favorable feedback on security presence • Consistent positive feedback from staff, congregation, and peers on delivery of services • Reliable and responsive security presence on-site during business, programming hours and events • A safety team that expertly balances a warm welcome to those on our campus while maintaining a keen eye on all potential safety and security risks KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Campus security coverage during scheduled services, programming, events and open hours • Maintaining appropriate training levels and licensing • Developing and maintaining healthy working relationships with ministries and programs • Creating a safe, accommodating, and friendly Campus environment • Monitors all upcoming Campus activities/events and schedule changes through the Hub; adjusting security plans in coordination with the Campus Security Manager • Communicative, keeping Facilities and Safety Team leadership informed as needed • Thorough knowledge of Emergency Response Guide procedures EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS • Education: High School graduate; BA/BS preferred • PSB Lv.3 or Lv.4 Commission Required • Experience: Two-five years security; police; military • Knowledge and Skills: computer fluent; two-way radio; current Texas DPS PSB Level IV-PPO license or qualified to obtain Level IV-PPO license; personable with friendly aspect WORKING CONDITIONS AND ABILITIES • Abilities: Standing two hours; walking one hour repeatedly; lifting 50 lbs; bending; stooping; physically active; excellent vision; fluent English spoken & written • Ability to maintain composure under pressure WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS • Loves Jesus, the people of HP Pres, the city of Dallas and the world • Affirms and supports ECO (our denomination) Essential Tenets • Acts as an advocate of the culture and vision of HP Pres • Commits to and exhibits our Team Culture Values: • Deeply abiding in Jesus • We > Me • Defiant joy in the trenches of ministry